# Hexa Sort vs Hexa Master 3D

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hexa Sort at every 5 days against Hexa Master 3D's monthly. Hexa Sort also leads on ratings volume (219K vs 17K) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). Hexa Master 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hexa Sort sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Hexa Master 3D sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hexa Sort against 4.7 for Hexa Master 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexa Sort has 219K ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Hexa Sort's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hexa Master 3D's.

Hexa Sort ships an update every 5 days, Hexa Master 3D monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexa Sort | Hexa Master 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (219K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort/id6463127238/reviews) | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-master-3d-color-sort/id6478497359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **219K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **23.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 605 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105222132) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexa Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort/id6463127238)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Board, #61 Top Free · Board, #177 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique stacking and sorting puzzle game. Strategically match and merge hexagon tiles to achieve color goals in a visually pleasing, relaxing environment. Offers a blend of challenging brain teasers and calming gameplay for all ages.

**Highlights:** Stacking and sorting puzzle challenges, Strategic tile matching and merging, Calming color matching gameplay, Visually pleasing 3D graphics with gradients, Brain teasers for adults and children, Power-ups and boosters, ASMR gameplay sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween One On One Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Default One On One Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Refresh Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Lives Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Hex Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ski Summit Ultimate Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Ultimate Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Koi Serenity Ultimate Goldpass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Ultimate GoldPass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starlit Camping Ultimate Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blossom Avenue Ultimate Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying sorting mechanics
- 💡 Colorful and dynamic visuals
- 🎨 Colorblind mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Fake leaderboards and competition
- 💰 Excessive ads and aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Inconsistent tile movement

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing screen freezes
- Inability to exit levels after losing
- Inconsistent tile placement

**Requested features**

- Endless/Zen mode
- More diverse level designs
- Improved ad-free experience
- Better progression system


### Hexa Master 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-master-3d-color-sort/id6478497359)

Engage your mind with a 3D hexagon puzzle game. Sort, stack, and merge colorful hexa blocks in dynamic environments to create stunning patterns and achieve level goals. Offers a relaxing yet challenging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Innovative 3D hexa puzzle gameplay, Dynamic 3D environments, Hexagon block sorting and merging, Hundreds of challenging levels, Customization options, Social features and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FISTFUL OF GOLDS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hammers Standard Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Drag Standard Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Hammers Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Newie Drag Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Refresh Standard Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| GOLD PIG | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drag Supplementary Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Novice Bundle V4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hammers Supplementary Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| BIG BUNDLE | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drag Extra Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Refresh Extra Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hammers Extra Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| SUPER BUNDLE | $12.99 | one-time |
| Never Give Up 3 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable music and sound effects
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 False advertising about no ads
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔘 Difficulty distinguishing tile colors
- 🐛 Audio issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/music cuts out during gameplay
- Board gets stuck and unable to restart
- Rewards not always granted after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off in-game numbers
- More variety in tile patterns and layouts
- Ability to see tile colors underneath


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexa Sort free?

Hexa Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hexa Master 3D free?

Hexa Master 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hexa Sort or Hexa Master 3D?

Hexa Master 3D is rated higher. Hexa Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 219K ratings, while Hexa Master 3D averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do Hexa Sort or Hexa Master 3D have ads?

Both Hexa Sort and Hexa Master 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexa Sort or Hexa Master 3D?

Hexa Sort ships an update every 5 days, and Hexa Master 3D monthly. Most recently, Hexa Sort was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hexa Master 3D on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*